Germany APS India shifts to courier/post-only submissions for students

APS India, the Academic Evaluation Centre linked to the German Embassy in India, has updated its public notice saying it will only accept student document submissions by letter post or courier going forward. APS also says it cannot offer personal meetings or handle case-related queries in person, and warns that email replies may be delayed due to high volume.

Key Changes Announced

APS India’s website notice states:

• Documents will be accepted only via letter post or courier.
• No in-person meetings and no in-person case queries; applicants should use email/contact forms.
• Email response delays may occur due to high inquiry volume.

Impact on Indian Students

For Indian students targeting Germany, the change matters because APS paperwork is a critical step for many applicants. The German Embassy’s student national visa checklist for India states that an APS Certificate is “always mandatory” unless specific exemptions apply (such as certain PhD cases, scholarships, or particular degree scenarios).

With courier/post-only submissions, students who had been planning an in-person visit (or relying on agents promising walk-in support) will need to shift to tracked delivery and tighter document organisation to avoid intake delays.

Next Steps

• Use a trackable courier and keep delivery proof for your records, since APS says submissions are via courier/post only.
• Avoid last-minute APS planning if you are aiming for an intake with tight visa timelines, because the German Embassy checklist treats APS as mandatory in most student cases.
• Don’t rely on in-person escalation: APS says it will not respond to case-related queries in person; plan for email turnaround time.

APS India describes itself as part of the German Embassy set-up in India and positions the process as the “first stop” for verifying Indian academic documents for Germany.

Separately, the German Embassy’s published student visa checklist for India lists APS Certificate as a standard requirement (with stated exceptions).